Caution: Co-worker under stress
When speaking with a stressed co-worker, you should be aware of statements to avoid and others that can help calm them down and get them thinking of their situation in a new light.
Category: Communication
Find just the right spot for adjectives
Writers often use multiple adjectives to get their point across when describing something, but what many people don’t realize is that there is a general order in which to place adjectives.
Apps to break the foreign language barrier
Technology is making it easier to do business without worrying about international borders—but the language barrier can still get in the way.
Answer my emails!
You’re probably used to waiting and waiting for an email response from a busy person. Here’s how to cast a line that actually hooks a fish.
A picture is still worth a thousand words
When we’re trying to convey a message, concept or lesson to co-workers, we tend to take the path of least resistance: typing a few words onto the screen and dashing off an email.
Put magnet attraction into action
Here are two interview must-dos that may prove beneficial if you are job searching.
Wow, that colleague’s got a loud voice!
We’ve all had moments of peace and perfect working rhythm disrupted by the boom of a co-worker who always hits uncomfortable decibel levels—and not because of anger or excitement. Some people are just … loud.
Craft a good out-of-office reply
To stop stressing during your days off, try an automatic message to deter co-workers from constantly messaging you.
How to send a formal email invite
What guidelines are there for sending email invitations for a formal event?
What does that head tilt truly mean?
You can tell a lot about what someone is thinking by monitoring their body language.